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Meditation center of the Drikung-Kagyu-Lineage in Mainzlar, Germany.
In the middle of Hesse, between Giessen and Marburg, in the middle of a gently undulating landscape, the Staufenberg Buddhist Center is located in the Mainzlar district, well integrated into the village.
Anyone who wants to is invited to take part in Sangha life, including joint tsogs, lama visits, school classes, store and library.
The apartments are very suitable for people who wish to take up a long-term retreat.
We offer regular support if required - Sabine lives in the center as a professional and spiritual holder, Rita has completed a 3-year retreat.
Are you interested?
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oder 0160-2876039
10th - 17th of Sept 2025
We are very pleased that Rinpoche will represent Ratna Rinpoche as a contact person and spiritual friend for the center during Ratna Rinpoche's three-year retreat. According to this agreement, H.E. Choeze Kuchen Rinpoche will offer an open Vajrakilaya retreat during each visit to the center.
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Support the 3-year retreat of Lho Ratna Rinpoche and Khenchen Nyima Gyaltsän
With your contribution, you will have a direct impact on deepening the roots of mindfulness and compassion. In the Buddhist tradition, the merit for the sponsor is as great as that for the retreat leader. Your contribution will therefore bear double fruit – for you and for all sentient beings. You help ensure that our spiritual teachers in Bhutan have the best conditions to deepen their practice undisturbed. Even small amounts have a big impact. Every dollar goes directly toward food, accommodation, and equipment for Lho Ratna Rinpoche (spiritual leader of our center Drikung Namchag Mebar Dzong / Buddhist Center Staufenberg e.V.) and Khenchen Nyima Gyaltsän (connected to our parent monastery in Tibet).
Donating is easy
Set up a standing order at the beginning of the month or make a one-time transfer with the reference RETREAT DONATION + name of the recipient:
Buddhistisches Zentrum Staufenberg e.V.
IBAN: DE88 5135 0025 0253 0058 76
BIC: HELADEF1GIESS
If you have any questions or would like to coordinate your donation, please contact me or Rita. We will forward the names and amounts you provide directly to Lho Ratna Rinpoche or Khenchen-la.
With your support, you will not only strengthen the practice of our teachers, but also sow seeds of peace, wisdom, and compassion throughout the world. Be part of this profound community transformation—every contribution counts!